Basic

cue

/kjuː/

cue kjuː

English Definition

n. a signal for someone to do something

中文释义

提示，暗示

Significado en Español

señal, indicación

한국어 뜻

신호, 단서

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

gợi ý, tín hiệu

Example Sentence

The actor waited for his cue to enter.

这位演员等待着上场的提示。

Synonyms

signal hint prompt

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “cue”:

A delay
B obstacle
C signal
D silence

Show answer

C — signal. “cue” means n. a signal for someone to do something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

When the music starts, that is your ______ to walk out onto the stage.

A obstacle
B mistake
C cue
D delay

Show answer

C — cue. “cue” means n. a signal for someone to do something

Common questions about “cue”

What does “cue” mean?

cue — n. a signal for someone to do something. In Chinese: 提示，暗示.

How do you pronounce “cue”?

cue is pronounced /kjuː/. It breaks into 1 syllable: cue.

How do you use “cue” in a sentence?

The actor waited for his cue to enter. (这位演员等待着上场的提示。)

What are synonyms for “cue”?

signal, hint, prompt — all close in meaning to cue (n. a signal for someone to do something).

Is “cue” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. cue appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

394 / 2445

16% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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